This year's Refugee Festival Scotland will celebrate the talents and potential of young people from the refugee community. The programme of arts, cultural, educational, heritage and sports events celebrates the contribution refugees make to the richness and vibrancy of life in Scotland.5th-24th June. ​​More information here.

Spring Fling has unveiled its full line-up for 2018 - offering the chance to enjoy the work of artists and makers using a multitude of mediums to explore everything from atomic Armageddon to the essence of human beauty. Image by Colin Hattersley.Spring Fling: 26-28 MayMore information here.

Public talk and discussion at The Stove, Dumfries, exploring the potential of a hospital as a public building to be a cultural focal point and debate the question what really is innovative cultural engagement? Can artists really make a difference?